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Review: THE PITMEN PAINTERS at ARTS Theatre

It all began with a WEA art appreciation course.
Photo Flash: First Look At THE PITMEN PAINTERS At Theatrical Outfit

Theatrical Outfit, located at the Balzer Theater at Herren's on Luckie Street in downtown Atlanta, continues its 2018-2019 Season of Beauty with the Atlanta premiere of The Pitmen Painters, British writer Lee Hall's (Billy Elliot) dramatization of William Feaver's book about a real-life group of English miners from the Geordie region who become unexpected stars of the high society art circles of London between the World Wars. Both comedic and stirring, The Pitmen Painters, directed by Adam Koplan (Artistic Director of Flying Carpet Theatre Company and director of The Outfit's 2018 hit Perfect Arrangement), features an all-Atlanta ensemble and runs February 27 - March 24, 2019.
THE PITMEN PAINTERS Continues Theatrical Outfit's Season Of Beauty

Theatrical Outfit, located at the Balzer Theater at Herren's on Luckie Street in downtown Atlanta, continues its 2018-2019 Season of Beauty with the Atlanta premiere of The Pitmen Painters, British writer Lee Hall's (Billy Elliot) dramatization of William Feaver's book about a real-life group of English miners from the Geordie region who become unexpected stars of the high society art circles of London between the World Wars. Both comedic and stirring, The Pitmen Painters, directed by Adam Koplan (Artistic Director of Flying Carpet Theatre Company and director of The Outfit's 2018 hit Perfect Arrangement), features an all-Atlanta ensemble and runs February 27 - March 24, 2019.
Announcing Theatrical Outfit's 2018-2019 Season Of Beauty

Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta's second-oldest continuously-operating professional theatre, proudly announces its dynamic 2018-2019 Season of Beauty, which includes: The Book of Will, America's most-produced living playwright and Georgia native Lauren Gunderson's love letter to theatre's timeless superstar, Will Shakespeare; The Royale, Marco Ramirez's stylized, blazingly theatrical look at the high stakes, segregated world of boxing at the turn of the twentieth century based on the true story of fighter Jack Johnson; the return of our sparkling holiday smash hit Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon; Lee Hall's The Pitmen Painters, a humorous tale of character over class in the British mining community and high society art circles set between the World Wars; I Love to Eat, Pulitzer Prize nominee James Still's salty culinary voyage around the world of love, life, and comfort food starring Atlanta stage vet William S. Murphey as celebrity chef James Beard; Five Guys Named Moe, an exuberant musical overflowing with hit songs by R&B pioneer Louis Jordan; the return of our Unexpected Play Festival; and a jazz concert series from renowned trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden with special guest singers. Our 2018-2019 Season of Beauty, featuring five plays, one musical, and special events, offers something for everyone.
The National Portrait Gallery to Unveil Previously Unseen Portrait of London Restaurateur Sally Clarke by Catherine Goodman

A larger-than-life sized portrait of the celebrated London restaurateur Sally Clarke, owner of CLARKE'S in Kensington, one of London's most esteemed restaurants, will be unveiled in a new display of paintings by Catherine Goodman at the National Portrait Gallery, it was announced today (Monday 16 June 2014).
National Portrait Gallery Presents Catherine Goodman's LARGER THAN LIFE Exhibit, Today

Striking new larger-than-life-sized portraits by the painter Catherine Goodman will be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in June, it was announced today (Wednesday 23 April 2014).
Photo Flash: First Look at THE PITMEN PAINTERS at Beck Center

Beck Center for the Arts presents THE PITMEN PAINTERS, a new play from the Tony Award-winning writer of 'Billy Elliot', Lee Hall, inspired by a book by William Feaver. Directed by Sarah May, the production runs now through July 7, 2013 at the Studio Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Reviews: Beck's THE PITMEN PAINTERS - Truth is Often More Meaningful Than Fiction

Have you looked at a painting and asked, 'What does that mean?' What would the world be like without the arts? Does art have to have meaning? Does the learning of artistic technique thwart a painter's discovery and creativity? What happens when a group of uneducated, unsophisticated men are encouraged to let their emotions create their world? These and many more questions are confronted in Lee Hall's THE PITMEN PAINTERS, now on stage at Beck Center.
THE PITMEN PAINTERS Opens Tonight at Beck Center for the Arts

Beck Center for the Arts presents The Pitmen Painters, tonight, May 31 through July 7, 2013 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Todays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale.
THE PITMEN PAINTERS Opens 5/31 at Beck Center for the Arts

Beck Center for the Arts presents The Pitmen Painters, May 31 through July 7, 2013 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale.
Photo Flash: THE PITMEN PAINTERS UK Tour Visits 'Pitmen Paintings'

As a new UK tour of THE PITMEN PAINTERS is announced, the cast had an opportunity during rehearsals to visit the Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland, where the original works of the Ashington Group are displayed, including a newly displayed work by Jimmy Floyd, who appears in the play as one of the main characters. Check out photos of their visit below!
Subscriptions for Beck Center's 2012-2013 Season on Sale 6/15

Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2012/2013 Professional Theater season including five locally produced premieres and an eclectic mix of outrageous comedies, award-winning musicals and inspiring dramas that Northeast Ohio audiences have come to expect from Beck Center.
Mad Cow Theatre Announces Cast for THE PITMEN PAINTERS

Mad Cow Theatre today announced the cast for The Pitmen Painters, by Lee Hall, inspired by a book by William Feaver.
FIRST DATE, TWILIGHT ZONE: LIVE! & More Set for A Contemporary Theatre's March Season

A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) have announced their mainstage season productions are now on sale to the general public for individual ticket purchases. The first two major productions of the season are First Date, a new musical co-produced with The 5th Avenue Theatre, followed by The Pitmen Painters, a regional premiere of the acclaimed London and Broadway play.
FIRST DATE, TWILIGHT ZONE: LIVE! & More Set for A Contemporary Theatre's March Season

A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) have announced their mainstage season productions are now on sale to the general public for individual ticket purchases. The first two major productions of the season are First Date, a new musical co-produced with The 5th Avenue Theatre, followed by The Pitmen Painters, a regional premiere of the acclaimed London and Broadway play.
THE PITMEN PAINTERS Extends Run at the Duchess Theatre

THE PITMEN PAINTERS has extended its run at the Duchess Theatre, with tickets for performances up to 14 April 2012 now available.
TimeLine Names Nine New Associate Artists

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced the addition of nine new Associate Artists - Will Allan, William Brown, Aaron Carter, Andrew Carter, John Culbert, Mildred Marie Langford, Mechelle Moe, Ann Wakefield and Alex Weisman.
TimeLine Theatre Extends The Pitmen Painters Thru 12/18

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced a two-week extension of its hit Chicago premiere of The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by a book by William Feaver, directed by Northlight Theatre Artistic Director BJ Jones.
FIRST DATE, PITMEN PAINTERS, et al. Featured in ACT's 2011-12 Season

ACT -A Contemporary Theatre announces its 2012 Mainstage play season-including three World Premieres and two Northwest Premieres - along with a house filled with new presentations from The Central Heating Lab at ACT, The Young Playwrights Program, and The Hansberry Project at ACT, several of which will take place in the new 49-seat Eulalie Scandiuzzi Space located just a few steps away from the Bullitt Cabaret.
Original Cast of THE PITMEN PAINTERS Head Back to West End

Casting has been announced for the forthcoming West End production of Lee Hall's The Pitmen Painters, presented by Bill Kenwright. The climax of an extraordinary journey, which started at Newcastle's Live Theatre and continued on to the National, Broadway, and all round the UK, The Pitmen Painters is highly amusing, deeply moving and always entertaining as it examines the lives of a group of ordinary men who do extraordinary things.

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